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BV Well

    Helping Parents Navigate Mental Health and Wellness

    Founded by a group of parents and powered by the Foundation, BV Well programs support and educate Blue Valley parents and caregivers as they navigate mental health and wellness with their families. Since 2018, more than 65 BV Well mental health and wellness programs have been shared with Blue Valley parents.

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    Upcoming Events

    Follow the BV Well Facebook page for the latest events and updates.

    More events are coming...

    Event Details

    More events are coming...

    Please check back - Fall 2026 BV Well events will be published here as they're confirmed.

    Mental Health & Wellness Checklist for High School Graduates & Their Families

    Do you have a soon-to-be or recent high school graduate in your family? Congratulations! This milestone is momentous and exciting - and it can be overwhelming for both parents and their young adult children. The checklist below is designed to help you navigate mental health and wellness needs during this transition. Created by three dedicated BV Well parent volunteers who have all been through graduation and 'launch' with their children, we hope you and your graduate will find the topics and steps covered in the checklist worthwhile.

    Download a Printable PDF of Checklist

    Additional resources for HS graduates and their families

    The following resources build on the checklist topics above.
    Before Heading to College, Make a Mental Health Checklist (The New York Times)Mental Health Matters: Why Your College Student Should Get to Know the Campus Counselor (Better Magazine)Sources of Strength website15 Items to Take Care of Before Your Student Leaves for College - College Countdown (ScholarShare529.com)Off to College Checklist (grownandflown.com)Risks of Fentanyl - One Pill Can Kill (DEA)Important Documents Parents and College Students Should Sign (CommerceBank.com)Medical Records Release Authorization Form (Printable HIPAA Waiver)Video: Going to College and Managing Your Mental Health (Kati Morton YouTube Channel)Mental Health on College Campuses: Challenges and Solutions (USNews.com)18 Ways to Prepare for Your Freshman Year of College (USNews.com)A Parent Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (US Dept of Education)

    Past Events

    Follow the BV Well Facebook page for the latest events and updates.

    April 23 (Thurs)

    Starting Strong (Middle School): A Parent’s Guide to Executive Function Skills

    6 - 7:30pm

    BVSD District Offices 15020 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS

    Event Details

    April 23 (Thurs)

    Starting Strong (Middle School): A Parent’s Guide to Executive Function Skills

    As part of BV Well’s Starting Strong series, this program features internationally recognized executive function expert Sarah Ward. Sarah wi...

    Event Details

    6 - 7:30pm

    BVSD District Offices 15020 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS

    April 8 & 9 (Wed & Thurs)

    Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid

    4 - 6:30pm

    Virtual

    Event Details

    April 8 & 9 (Wed & Thurs)

    Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid

    A virtual offering of BV Well's popular Youth Mental Health First Aid training for parents and caregivers. 

    4 - 6:30pm

    Virtual

    April 7 (Tues)

    Real Talk on Substance Use, Mental Health, and the Road to College

    6 - 7:30pm

    Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS

    Event Details

    April 7 (Tues)

    Real Talk on Substance Use, Mental Health, and the Road to College

    Join BV Well and Blue Valley's Drug and Alcohol Prevention Taskforce for an informative conversation to help families support teens as they ...

    Event Details

    6 - 7:30pm

    Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS

    Nov 12 & 13 (Wed & Thurs)

    Youth Mental Health First Aid Course for BV Parents

    4 - 6:30pm

    Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS

    Event Details

    Nov 12 & 13 (Wed & Thurs)

    Youth Mental Health First Aid Course for BV Parents

    Youth MHFA is an evidence-based, early-intervention training designed to teach adults how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health...

    Event Details

    4 - 6:30pm

    Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS

    Oct 7 2025 (Tues)

    Starting Strong (Elementary): A Parent’s Guide to Executive Function Skills

    6 - 7:30pm

    Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS

    Event Details

    Oct 7 2025 (Tues)

    Starting Strong (Elementary): A Parent’s Guide to Executive Function Skills

    As part of BV Well’s Starting Strong series, this program features internationally recognized executive function expert Sarah Ward. Sarah wi...

    Event Details

    6 - 7:30pm

    Hilltop Conf Center 7710 W 143rd St Overland Park, KS

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    Resources

    We urge you and your family to put these numbers in your phones and devices TODAY! The following services all offer 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. You do not have to be in crisis to call or text them.


    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 

    Crisis Text Line: 741741 

    Johnson County Crisis Line: 913-268-0156


    For local mental health resources, please contact Johnson County Mental Health.


    For Blue Valley School District resources, visit the Student Well-Being page. 

    Contact BV Well

    For more information on BV Well or if you have a suggestion for future mental health and wellness programing for Blue Valley parents, contact Abby Yeagle, BVEF Program and Development Manager.

     

    Email BV Well

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